Your whirlpool duet washing machine automatically locks the door as a precaution against opening the door during a wash cycle.
Whirpool duet ht washer door lock.
You can manually unlock the door.
My whirlpool duet sport washer won t run.
First try to just unplug the washer for 60 seconds or flip the circuit breaker off to the washer and usually the control panel will reset and the door lock light will stop flashing.
Lower toe panel removal.
If the appliance determines a problem with the system or a mechanical failure occurs the door will not unlock automatically.
I bought this latch and all is well.
Other than that you ll need to manually unlock the door.
Washer has power and turns on.
Then relay started buzzing door would lock but washer would not start.
Tested resistance and was 49 instead of 50 in the latch.
If the door won t lock the washer won t run.
When i start it the door will lock and then nothing else will happen.
Once the washing machine door is closed the washer can begin operating.
Clean the door contact points.
If the door did not lock small hands or preoccupied minds might open.
But all is not lost.
Push cancel and the the add a garment light blinks and washer won t do anything and the door stays locked.
This will remove the lint dirt and product build up that may be interfering with the electrical circuit.
The door of the whirlpool duet washing machine will lock and unlock automatically based on a number of preset conditions.
If the door lock is defective.
Use a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol to clean the latch and any contact points.
Whirlpool washing machine control knob.
First try giving it a good cleaning.
To do that pull the washer forward and unplug it.
Confusing codes flashing on the washer control panel add to your frustration.
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The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.
Whether your clothes are in the washer or still in the clothes basket a whirlpool duet washer with a door that won t unlock is likely to be a huge problem.